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A Chance to Make a Difference – Ouje-Bougoumou’s Esther Bosum crowned Miss Eeyou Eenou Iskwaau
6+ hour, 1+ min ago (944+ words) Miss Eeyou Eenou Iskwauu Esther Bosum became the first Miss Eeyou Eenou Iskwaau from Ouje-Bougoumou " and the youngest, at age 17, to win the pageant " on March 21." "It's been such a blessing to have my entire community and family behind me,…...
South Africa’s anti-apartheid veteran and ex-defense minister Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota dies at 77
4+ week, 2+ day ago (355+ words) Lekota was a prominent activist against white minority rule in South Africa and served eight years in prison on Robben Island alongside other jailed anti-apartheid figures, including Nelson Mandela, from 1974 to 1982. Lekota was a fiery member of various political youth…...
No let up in speeding violations in winter conditions, ICBC data reveals
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (225+ words) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. " Data released by the province's automotive authority paints a grim picture of reckless driving in the winter months of 2025. The information released by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) tabulating the number of violations throughout the…...
Ivory Coast and Cameroon draw at Africa Cup as France great Zidane watches Algeria go through
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (607+ words) Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo might have won the late game with the last kick, only to be thwarted by Ivorian defender Odilon Kossounou, who threw himself in front of the ball and received its full force between his legs. Neither…...
Salah steers Egypt into knockout round, Morocco made to wait as VAR takes center stage at Africa Cup
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (505+ words) Morocco was held 1-1 by Mali in the late Group A game with both teams awarded penalties following VAR decisions. Earlier, Egypt held on to beat South Africa 1-0 and was grateful that another spot kick wasn't given. Salah, who secured the…...
New 40 km/h rule: Welland latest Niagara municipality dropping speed limits
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (328+ words) A report going before city council Tuesday'recommends spending $164,150 to install 644 40-km/h speed limit signs citywide by Oct. 30. Welland councillors are expected to drop speed limits on some city street to 40 km/h from 50 km/h. Welland motorists: adjust your driving…...